jpdb beta

bow; longbow

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battalion

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many thousands

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to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)

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bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)

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to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)

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many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time

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feverish; enthusiastic

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to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice

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wild enthusiasm; being crazy about

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ability; faculty

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obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability

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mere; only a ...

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to be enthralled by; to be disguised as

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double; twice (as much); twofold

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praise; admiration; commendation; approbation

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loud (of a voice)

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persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

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three kinds; three varieties

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possible; potential; practicable; feasible

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all; every

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by (means of); with

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self; oneself

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natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner

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to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir

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buffoon; jester

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opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

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to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on

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manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure

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tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)

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to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart

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shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try

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to dissolve; to melt

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to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with

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somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

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diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram

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all over the body; from head to foot; all over

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to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

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dwelling; house; residence; address

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space; room; airspace

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small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest

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tea party

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informal; unofficial

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in fact

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secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

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to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public

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good grief

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absolute secrecy

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business trip; official trip

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to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

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